RESOLUTION: The All parties conference held in Karachi has condemned
the Indian hegemonical designs in the region and called on the government
to revise its foreign policy.

The Conference criticised the undue foreign pressure being applied on
Pakistan to demonstrate restraint.

The Conference was attended by representatives of about 25 political
and religious parties.

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CABINET: The Federal Cabinet which met in Islamabad Thursday under the
Chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, reviewed the serious
threat to peace and security in the region as a consequence of the nuclear
tests by India. It examined all aspects of the issue and unanimously resolved
that Pakistanís legitimate security and defence interests are supreme ,
which under no circumstances, can brook any compromise.

It noted with satisfaction that the countryís state of preparedness
and defence capability can deter any threat emanating from any quarter.

The Cabinet expressed full faith and confidence, that the government
under the leadership of the Prime Minister has the political will, the
readiness and the ability to preserve, protect and promote Pakistanís vital
national interests at any cost and under all circumstances.

SENATE RESOLUTION: The Senate Thursday passed a unanimous resolution
condemning Indian aggressive designs and lust to acquire weapons and resolved
that People of Pakistan will be steadfast in their support to any step
that the government will take in response to the new challenges and threat
to national security.

It urged the government to work towards national consensus and take
such steps in consultation with the major political parties as are necessary
to meet any eventuality arising from use or threat of use of nuclear weapons
or conventional weapons by India.

The resolution expressed determination of the government, the opposition
parties and people not to submit to Indian hegemony and to safeguard national
security, whatever the cost.

In a statement, the Foreign Minister Mr. Gohar Ayub Khan assured that
the government is fully seized with the obtaining situation.

The Foreign Minister regretted that the security situation in South
Asia is now radically changed. Obviously he said, Pakistan cannot remain
oblivious to this perilous development.

AKRAM: Pakistan has declared having technological and other capabilities
to respond to the past, present or future Indian nuclear designs.

Pakistanís Ambassador, Mr. Munir Akram said Indiaís latest nuclear explosions
have threatened Pakistanís security. Mr. Munir Akram made it clear that
Pakistan had never resorted to adventurist or irresponsible actions. Our
policies have been marked by restraint. He recalled that since independence
Pakistan has confronted Indian hostilities. In this process we were subjected
to aggression thrice. Even now, he pointed out, India is engaged in eight
year long brutalities against the demand of the right of self-determination
by Kashmiris.

SPOKESMAN: Pakistan says it will determine for itself how to meet its
security needs and will give a well considered, sober, mature and comprehensive
response to the five nuclear explosions by India.

A foreign Office spokesman said in Islamabad Thursday that Pakistan
will keep in view the threat that has been posed to its security and national
interest while responding to the new situation. The explosions by India
have destabilised the entire region and threaten Pakistanís security. These
have also shattered the nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Asked about the visit of US Deputy Secretary of State Mr. Strobe Talbott
to Pakistan, the spokesman said it will provide an opportunity to Pakistan
to explain the dangers which have been posed by the nuclear tests, destabilisation
of region and Pakistan concerns. In addition Pakistan would inform him
about its national security concerns. About the sanctions against India,
the spokesman said after the explosions, these sanctions are irrelevant.
He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wrote letters to heads of state and
government of USA, UK, France, Russia, China, Japan, Italy, Belgium, Spain
and Germany on the second of last month informing them about the intentions
of the new Indian government to go nuclear.